Week of November 20, 2025
Week of November 20, 2025
During the Monday, Nov. 17 regular meeting of Cathlamet’s Town Council, Councilmember Robert Stowe asked for a motion to be put on the meeting’s agenda. Stowe’s motion was “to terminate the contract between the Town of Cathlamet and the Pioneer Community Association (PCA), effective Dec. 31, 2025.” On May 17, 2010, PCA and the Town of Cathlamet (TOC) entered into a real estate lease agreement regarding the Cathlamet Pioneer Church on 125 Columbia Street. In the agreement, the church was labeled “a property of major historical,...
During the Wahkiakum County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 18, the commissioners voted unanimously to sign the settlement agreement regarding Hikma Opioid. According to the report, "Washington joined in national litigation against the manufacturers and distributors of prescription opioids." Since the settlement is "for a national total of between $34,720,371 and $57,490,976 to be spread out over years." Over the years this will results in a one-time payment of $678.91. The commissioners then approved Health Care Authority (HCA)...
For its sixth installment of Author Talk, Cathlamet Public Library presents an evening with hillary lauren on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Pioneer Community Center (125 Columbia St.). Author Talk features local area writers whose work has been published. lauren will be highlighting her book "366 Menus of Celebration," which reflects on her years of passion for creating various food dishes. The author provides a choose-your-own-adventure collection of stories featuring various...
The Wahkiakum County PUD commissioners met for their regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 18 where they were given a presentation by Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) Account Executive Lindsey Bleifuss and Robert Burr, who gave an overview of the provider of choice contract. In short BPA is updating long-term power contracts that supply electricity to regional utilities, including smaller public utility districts. The process is designed to ensure that utilities have reliable access to power after current agreements expire in 2028. “What we...
Because the dates line up, The Eagle has decided to reprint events from 1975. Thank you to the Wahkiakum County Historical Society volunteer Julie O’Neil and volunteer curator, genealogist, and board member Kari Kandoll. By Sandra Frink Visit Mr. and Mrs. Walter Tibbs spent some time recently visiting with his daughter, Ada Waymaire, and three boys, and with her brother. Ted Porter Home From Hospital Ray Fields returned home from a Longview hospital last week after a two week stay. He is recuperating at home and doing much better. Vacation...
Democratic U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Washington succeeded Tuesday in getting the House to publicly reprimand a Democratic colleague. But she needed support of nearly every House Republican as the vast majority of her own party, including six fellow Washington Democrats, opposed her resolution targeting Rep. Chuy Garcia, D-Illinois, for an electioneering toe-tap to anoint a successor. Gluesenkamp Perez applauded Garcia’s career in public service and said he was retiring for honorable reasons. “But election subversion is wrong no...
The Wahkiakum High School Term 1 honor roll for the 2025-2026 school year has been announced. The following students earned a 4.0 GPA: 9th Grade: Chloe Sutton. 10th Grade: Payton Mendez. 12th Grade: Evelyn Hogue The following students earned a 3.99 – 3.25 GPA: 9th grade: Morgan Cothren, Steve Guitron, Aleena Kuljis, Adaira McKnight, Konner Reese, Brock West. 10th grade: Chace Andree-Roden, Mayleonna Casey, Koda Clark, Dominic Diaz, Ella Doiron, James Goedert, Jameson Heston, Clara Hogue, Amy Horman, Ryen Hurley, Kaydin Jaksha, Lilliahna...
The Skamokawa Fernhill Cemetery has long been a cherished site in the community. Since its inception in 1895, it has served as a resting place for an estimated 1,000 or so deceased. Most of these are residents of Skamokawa and the surrounding region, each with their own unique legacy and life story. Few, if any people alive today know the cemetery and the stories it holds as well as Kent Martin. Kent has been the board of the Skamokawa Cemetery District for at least a decade. He is a...
The Pioneer Community Association (PCA) is committed to honoring our mission of preserving the historic Cathlamet Pioneer Center (Pioneer Church) for use as a cultural and performing arts center and public meeting venue. That commitment has paid off as the Pioneer Center has seen tremendous growth in utilization over the past two years; from dozens of great concerts and Summer Theater Camps for kids, to hosting our local community choir, The CathlameTones, for weekly practices, and a steadily increasing number of activities connected to the...
Is your family far away, or, for some reason, do you have no place to go for Thanksgiving? The Cathlamet Senior Friendship Group and Our Savior Lutheran Church will be holding their second annual Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, Nov. 27 at 1 p.m. at the church on 549 WA-409 (intersection of Welcome Slough on Puget Island). The groups will be providing turkey, dressing, gravy, mashed potatoes, rolls, and pies (pumpkin and apple). Participants are welcome to contribute dishes normally associated with a traditional Thanksgiving dinner or...
Get ready to usher in the holiday season with the spectacular and much-anticipated Annual Christmas Lighted Parade in Cathlamet! Join your friends and neighbors for a festive evening filled with dazzling lights, creative floats, and holiday cheer. This beloved tradition, which takes place Saturday, Nov. 29 at 5 p.m., is the perfect way to kick off the most wonderful time of the year. The parade route will start at the Elochoman Marina and wind its way through downtown Cathlamet. Find a cozy spot along Main Street to enjoy the parade. We...
+We’re deep into fall now, and the rainy season has settled in for good. Recently, we were gifted a small orchard-in-the-making with two lemon trees, two kumquat trees, and an olive tree, and we’ve been scrambling to protect them before the first frost hits. Since they came from the comfort of a greenhouse, we needed to get them under cover. Last weekend turned into a full-on construction project by our shop. Using pallets, PVC pipe, and a healthy dose of redneck ingenuity, we cobbled together a temporary winter shelter. The plan is to...
The Eagle is proud to partner with the WCSO to bring you this monthly message from your local Sheriff. Hello from your Sheriff! I hope everyone has a safe and fulfilling Thanksgiving this year. The Wednesday before and Sunday after Thanksgiving are some of the most congested travel days of the year with the Wednesday before having a higher rate of impaired driving. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is expecting I-5 from Lacey to Tacoma to be one of the most congested areas. For traffic updates and advisories please...
First rattle out of the box, congratulations to the Wahkiakum high school boys football team for their overwhelming 78-38 victory against Moses Lake Christian last Friday. MLC came out of the blocks with the first TD within minutes of the game getting underway, putting at risk a friend's earlier prediction of a 60-6 Mules win; however, the Mules fought back, improvised, overcame, and never looked back. All in all, the boys played a tremendous game and, while I hesitate to name names, Stoddard,...
The Clatskanie Food Hub will host its first annual Fill Your Pantry & Holiday Market this Saturday, Nov. 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 80 Art Steele Street in downtown Clatskanie. The event will bring together 17 of the community’s favorite Clatskanie Farmers Market vendors who will be onsite selling pantry staples, holiday gifts, and seasonal foods. Visitors can expect a festive mix of winter squash, potatoes, onions, garlic, fresh produce, pastured meats, canned goods, preserves, baked goods, locally made body care products, and...
Long-time leaders of the Clatskanie Arts Commission (CAC) Dee and Elsa Wooley were honored with the Clatskanie Foundation's Birkenfeld Inspired to Give Award for extraordinary volunteer service. Foundation president Deborah Hazen presented the award and a $10,000 check to CAC at the Project Convergence performance Nov. 8 at the Clatskanie Cultural Center's Birkenfeld Theatre. The award is named after the late Keith Birkenfeld, whose estate provided approximately one-third of the $3.3 million...
In our last article, we discussed the cell-phone ban in Oregon. There are definitely pros to this ban. However, in this article, we will be seeing some of the cons of the cell-phone ban. There is an article titled “Why I Support Banning Cell Phones in Schools.” The author, Anne Moss Rogers, said that she did not mean for students to "put their smartphones in their pockets on silent while they buzz incessantly, or even turned off." In her statement, she said that they are accessible and she is correct. However, my opinion from what I see...
The Rainier, Clatskanie, and Knappa (RCK) girls co-op soccer team ended the season with an impressive feat during the state playoffs. This amazing team finished the regular season with a league record of 4-4-2. The team scored 25 goals, showing a huge turnaround from only having won a few games a couple of years ago. Coached by Eric Smythe and Garye Twichell, the team was able to improve their skills and grow together. RCK had many outstanding players. As the teams’ goalkeeper, Annalise Pina was able to improve. Throughout the season, she...
Sabor Mixto & More closed its doors at the end of October after two years at the 108 E. B Street address in Rainier. The juice and deli cafe opened in May of 2023 and was active in the local community and a frequent vendor at festivals around the county. Despite their best efforts, the owners decided to close the business due to a lack of revenue. In conversation with the owners, it was relayed that although revenue was covering basic expenses, it wasn’t as profitable as they needed it to be to keep in operation. The owners relayed they...
If you’re looking for meal options around Rainier the week of - or day of - Thanksgiving, here are a few offerings in which to participate. Please be aware that most options require advance notice. On Saturday, Nov. 22, at 2 p.m., the Rainier Senior Center is hosting its annual Thanksgiving day meal for $25. Prior sign-up is required. The event is open to the public, and seating is limited. Contact the center at 503-556-3889 for more information. Also on Saturday, Nov. 22, at 6 p.m., the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is...
I recently interviewed Jen Milliren for our 38th installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. Jen is employed at Wahkiakum County Health and Human Services. Jen shared "At the Gates of the Animal Kingdom" by author Amy Hempel. "I probably first read it around 2013," she said. The book is a collection of 16 short stories about various stresses which threaten the stability of women. "It's helpful for me to read short stories," she said. "I get more...
Westend delivery provides top-10 Libby books Beginning Thursday, Nov. 20, the weekly Westend-Cathlamet Library delivery service will be providing the top-10 Libby books at each delivery. This means you can now arrive at the Thursday delivery site, review the top-10 Libby books available, and check-out whatever book you are interested in. You can do all this without needing to place the book on hold or pre-ordering in advance. As a (cookie) reminder, any library member who arrives at the...
Jeanne Paulsen, 83, passed away on Nov. 12. Jeanne was born on May 29, 1942 in Longview to Glen and Freda (Gish) Bowen. After graduating from Onalaska High School in 1960 she married Mickey Paulsen and moved to Cathlamet, where they raised their 3 children. Mickey preceded her in death in 2012. Jeanne worked in the Wahkiakum County Prosecutors office from 1978-1990. She helped statewide with computer training for the prosecutors. Jeanne enjoyed writing, reading, gardening and travel. Jeanne and Mickey enjoyed going south in the winters and in...
To The Eagle, Support your local fair! Budgets are tight, the fair has been self-supporting but we need your help. We have a big insurance bill coming up, and the county, due to budget constraints, can’t help us. The fair is an all-volunteer organization with a 12-member board and one manager who works less than part-time and has no benefits. We need your support to keep the fair going. Turkey Bingo is this Saturday at the youth building. For prizes there will be frozen turkeys, a raffle table with unique items, and a 50/50 raffle. Food is...
For the team's first 10 games, including its postseason opener, the Clatskanie Tigers varsity football team had never been on the losing side. The Tigers had trailed at a couple of points throughout the year but never when the fourth-quarter clock showed "all zeros." Playing on a neutral field against defending state champion St. Paul, Clatskanie matched the Buckaroos first-quarter touchdown with one of their own in the second. Sophomore quarterback Will Van Voorst connected with junior wide...
Oregon’s Rainier High School football team started off the season stronger compared to last year, winning 28-14 against Riverside. As the weeks passed, Rainier began to struggle. The team came back to fight against Corbett and won. Not only did they win, but they broke a record. Now Rainier and Corbett hold the high school record for most points scored in a game in 2A, 9 man football. This record was the best one Rainier has set within the last three years. The team was extremely proud of their accomplishment and growth between the games....
The Naselle girls volleyball team had some momentum heading into the state tournament, but, unfortunately, they ran into Wilbur-Creston-Keller. Winning the first set 25-18, the Comets lost three of the next four (20-25, 25-21, 16-25, 6-15) to dash their hopes of a state title. However, the girls won three straight consolation games against Northport, Wahkiakum, and Taholah to finish the tournament in seventh place. In the loss to Wilbur-Creston-Keller, Naselle was led by Jessie Smith's 42...
Wahkiakum and Naselle both secured blowout wins in the first round of the 2025 1B State Football championships. The quarterfinals await each team on Saturday afternoon. With only eight teams remaining in the bracket, the most difficult challenges are still to come, but the Mules and Comets have given themselves a strong statement in the first round, one that should give them confidence in the next round. Naselle and Wahkiakum both weathered early adversity in their games en route to comfortable...
November 11 8:55 a.m. A driver on SR 409 struck a deer. 3:35 p.m. Cathlamet Emergency Services responded to assist an adolescent on Puget Island who had a dislocated knee. November 12 3:52 a.m. A driver on SR 4 called to report an animal lying in the middle of the westbound lane after the driver had run it over. 3:55 a.m. The Cathlamet Ambulance transported an Elochoman Valley resident to the hospital for breathing difficulties. 12:19 p.m. A caller on the Weyerhaeuser lease area reported that a known individual was trespassing on the timber...
